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A lineup is one of the tools that the police might use during their investigation. Four or five people usually accompany a suspect during a lineup. These people, called fillers, typically resemble the suspect and are present to test the accuracy of the eyewitness’s...
It is in our nature to defend ourselves in threatening situations. Some may even resort to retaliating when provoked by an assailant. While Florida law allows you to use force when protecting yourself, claiming self-defense does not automatically free you from a...
Burglary involves unlawful entry into any structure in Florida with the intent to commit a crime on the premises. It does not necessarily involve physical force, as a perpetrator can enter through an open or unlocked door. The elements of burglary The basic definition...
Misdemeanors and felonies differ in their sentencing and procedural guidelines. Most people believe a misdemeanor is less serious than a felony, but that is a misconception. Any criminal charge is serious, but we will look more closely at how Florida law classifies...
Petit theft is a standard charge for offenses that involve stolen property valued at less than $750. Generally, this crime is a misdemeanor, depending on the circumstances. Petit theft has two categories as a misdemeanor: Second-degree misdemeanor: The property was...
Lineups have proven to be a superior means of identifying suspects compared to show-ups, also called the field identification procedure. However, it's a practice still rife with biases that can potentially cause adverse effects on the Florida cases they're used in....
Drug law has become one of the largest subsections of the American legal system. There are a variety of complex terms and applicable laws for nearly every category of drugs and charges. Anyone connected to Florida drug charges needs to be familiar with these terms if...
If you have been charged with a crime in Florida, there is a good chance that the prosecution will ask you to take a polygraph test. The results are not usually reliable, and so they may be nothing to be gained from passing or failing the test. But it could impact...
Heroin is an opioid pain killer that can be snorted, smoked, ingested orally, or most commonly injected into the bloodstream. Florida classifies it as a schedule 1 drug because it is highly addictive, extremely dangerous and has no FDA-approved medical use. Possession...
There are a few reasons why you could have your license suspended in Florida including drinking while driving or being in an accident that was your fault. This means that you are not legally allowed to drive. If you do happen to drive, there are a few consequences...